Ukraine’s Plan to Starve the Russian War Machine
Negotiations have stalled. Trump keeps changing his policies. Ukrainians, backed by Europeans, are taking matters into their own hands.
Ideas
America’s Zombie Democracy
Its trappings remain, but authoritarianism and AI are hollowing out our humanity.
The Unconstitutional Tactics Trump Wants to Revive in Memphis
The president’s plans resemble the aggressive, showy, and ultimately failed crime-fighting strategy once used by the city’s police.
So Much for Class-Based Affirmative Action
The Trump administration considers even race-blind admissions policies illegal if they’re intended to achieve diversity.
The Gaza Left and the Gender Left
Can groups with different values work together against Britain’s far right?
Why Trump Changed His Mind on Ukraine
And why he still might change it again
A Censored Rap Legend Has Advice for Jimmy Kimmel
Three decades ago, 2 Live Crew fought a First Amendment battle against the government—and won.
The Actual Path to a Palestinian State
Diplomatic recognition sends a message, but only a real peace process can deliver on Palestinian aspirations.
A Most Profound Transgression
In demanding that the attorney general go after his enemies, Donald Trump is upending fundamental norms of fairness and neutrality in the American legal system.
Trump Might Be Losing His Race Against Time
The president is gambling that he can consolidate authority before the public turns too sharply against him.